SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Houston Northwest Chapter of National Women of Achievement, Incorporated, in paying tribute to its honorees on the occasion of its Profiles of Prominence Scholarship Breakfast on March 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, National Women of Achievement was founded in Houston in 1975; the organization aims to encourage women and young people to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits, maintain high ethical standards, and make lasting contributions in their chosen career fields; and

WHEREAS, The theme of this year's scholarship breakfast is "Men Empowering New Generations"; the 2015 event is shining the spotlight on male mentors for the dedication, commitment, selflessness, and heart they display in service to others; and

WHEREAS, This year's honorees are Ahmad R. Branch, Alfred E. Carroll, Christopher Cerf, Reverend Jacari P. Davis, James Edmond Jr., James L. Hicks III, Heard Robinson Jr., Anthony Snyder, Devon Castro Stevenson, and Reverend Jerrel Thomas; their exemplary actions have had a profound impact on the lives of numerous young people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the 2015 Profiles of Prominence honorees of the Houston Northwest Chapter of National Women of Achievement, Incorporated, and best wishes to them for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in their honor and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Whitmire

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate